Driver

3 weeks ago

Somerton, United Kingdom Somerset County Council Full time

**Why should I choose Somerset Council?**
Well, for a start, we’re a hugely ambitious council, committed to improving lives for the residents, communities and businesses of Somerset.
And that’s why we’re working so hard to build a sustainable organisation with a culture that rewards, values and recognises our staff, and gives everyone here the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and professionally.
If you’re looking for a place where you work truly matters - where YOU truly matter - we might be just right for you.
Our **Yeovil and Glastonbury depots** are moving into our new purpose-built depot in **Somerton** proposed for completion mid-2023. We are excited to supporting the people of Somerset and building on improvements in our service.
Our **peak hours** 6.00-10am and 2.30 -7 pm Monday to Friday, other opportunities may be available, also weekend work will be required at all locations.
**We currently have the following vacancies available**:
**Taunton** - 20 Hour Contract - Term Time Only.
**Somerton** -20 and 25 -Hour Contract - Term Time Only. We also have **Full time**, 37 hours per week Driver roles available - all year round.
**Bridgwater** - 23-Hour Contract - Term Time only, 25 Hour Contract - All year round.
**Frome** - 20 Hour Contract - Term Time Only.
We also currently have **relief driver** positions available in Taunton, Frome, Bridgwater and Somerton.**What will I be doing?**
We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset - and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

- The transportation of service users in a safe and timely manner.
- Completion of daily vehicle checks before use.
- Safe operation of Somerset Council vehicles.
- Delivering a friendly and reliable service for our service users.
- Serving the community with local rural bus services

We support children with special educational needs and disabilities to and from home/school, Adults with learning disabilities to and from day centres as well as taking people to social care appointments and various other tasks - covering routes to help and enhance lives across Somerset.

**What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?**
We offer ongoing support, training**, and guidance to help you be the best you can be.**
**This includes a** full induction programme and training in passenger care, disability awareness, moving and handling people and wheelchairs, Emergency aid, child protection and behaviour management to ensure you are fully equipped in your role. But it will really help if you have:

- A Category D1 on your driving license
- Good time keeping skills.
- Patience with a caring nature to support service users on a daily basis.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

**What will I be offered in return?**
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.
We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

- We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
- Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Staff discounts in gyms.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
- Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
- A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
- My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

**Anything else I should know?**
From 1 April 2023 the County and District councils in Somerset will be replaced by a new single unitary authority - Somerset Council. It’s an exciting time to join us as we work together with the four district councils to deliver the new council for Somerset.
For an informal chat about the role, you can contact:
DBS information:
A disclosure check is required for this role.
Job Reference: SCC04261

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.98-£11.39 per hour

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